GE K-30150

SECTION IX

CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,IX-2
CHECKS
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-2
CRANKCASE INSPECTION COVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-2
CRANKCASE STRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-2
ENGINE GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-3
COOLING WATER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-3
COOLING WATER ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-4
LUBE-OIL ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-4
OVERSPEED GOVERNOR OUTPUT OIL
PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-5
OVERSPEED GOVERNOR TRIP SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . IX-5
OVERSPEED-DERATER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-6
ENGINE GOVERNOR LUBE-OIL TRIP PRESSURE . . . IX-6
ENGINE GOVERNOR WATER TRIP PRESSURE . . . . . IX-7 FIG . IX-1 . CHECKING LUBE-OIL LEVEL.
ENGINE SPEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-7
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE-ACROSS LUBE-OIL CONTENTS (Cont'd .)
FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-8
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE-ACROSS LUBE-OIL Page
COOLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-8
DETERMINING LUBE-OIL COOLER CONDITION . . . . IX-8 LUBE-OIL FILTER ELEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-23
CRANKCASE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-9 FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-24
CRANKCASE PRESSURE SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-9 FUEL INJECTION PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-26
CYLINDER INLET PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-10 WATER PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-28
CRANKSHAFT END-PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-11 LUBRICATING-OIL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-28
GEAR TRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-11 POWER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-29
PUMP DRIVE GEAR COUPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-11 POWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-31
FUEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-12 PISTON RINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-32
FUEL LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-12 PISTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-33
LEAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-13 CAMSHAFT SECTIONS AND BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . IX-35
NOISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-14 CONNECTING ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-38
EXHAUST GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-14 MAIN BEARINGS AND THRUST COLLARS . . . . . . . . IX-41
ADJUSTMENTS CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-43
FUEL PUMP RACK SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-14 CROSSHEADS AND GUIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-43
FUEL PUMP TIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-17 RUBBER-BONDED PUMP DRIVE COUPLING . . . . . . . IX-45
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-20 OVERSPEED-DERATER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-46
LUBE-OIL RELIEF VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-20 CRANKCASE PRESSURE SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-47
FUEL-OIL RELIEF VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-21 OVERSPEED GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-47
FUEL-OIL REGULATING VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-22 ENGINE CONTROL GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-48
REPLACEMENTS EXHAUST MANIFOLD -MULTI-PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-48
FUEL-OIL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-22 EXHAUST MANIFOLD-SINGLE-PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . IX-49
FUEL-OIL STRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX-23 TURBOCHARGERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX-50

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be
met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems
arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.
Verify numbers for parts, tools, or material by using the Renewal Parts or Tool Catalogs, or contact your General
Electric representative for assistance. Do not order from this publication .

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SPRING AND O-RING UNDER I

LATCH ASSEMBLY WASHER RIVET HANDLE

FIG . IX-4 . CRANKCASE INSPECTION COVER .

FIG . IX-2 . CRANKCASE DIPSTICK.
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This section covers the procedures required to service the c+i
switch operation .
diesel engine at periodic inspections . It also covers X
replacement procedures that may be required following the c7
performance of the necessary checks and adjustments of
CRANKCASE INSPECTION COVERS
the engine systems and components .

After engine has run for a long time period and before
CHECKS
any crankcase covers, Fig. IX-4, have been removed, check
both sides of the engine main frame . At each cover
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
location, check for lube-oil leakage in the following areas :
With the engine running at IDLE speed, remove the
dipstick, Fig . IX-1, and wipe it clean . Install the dipstick to 1 . Past the gasket which seals the cover to the face of
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its full depth and quickly remove and read the indication n
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which should be between the FULL and LOW marks on the
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dipstick, Fig . IX-2 . 2 . Around the latch shaft where it passes outward w
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If oil level is low, add oil at fill pipe, Fig. IX-3, until level
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is at, or near, the FULL mark on the dipstick. Replace and
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secure the fill cap .
by renewing defective gaskets and O-rings .

CRANKCASE STRAINER

With engine shut down, remove appropriate crankcase

inspection covers . Work thru convenient openings and
remove the strainer cover, Fig . IX-5 and Fig . IX-6, which is
identical to the covers on the sides of the main frame . Lift
out the strainer basket and examine the inside of the
basket . Analyze any debris collected in the basket .

Clean the basket before reinstalling. Check the cover

gasket and O-ring around the latch shaft ; if not in good
condition, renew .

NOTE : Leakage at either the gasket or the O-ring

together with a low lube-oil level will cause a low-oil
FIG . IX-3 . LUBE-OIL FILL . shutdown.

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FIG . IX-5 . ENGINE OIL PAN WITH STRAINER

COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED .
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With the engine running at IDLE speed, check the oil
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level in the sight glass, Fig . IX-7 . Correct level is at, or
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slightly below, the line in the sight glass ; if level is above the
water to the correct level by one of the following methods :
line, the excess oil will spill out thru the vent in the top of
the sight glass when the engine is shut down .
Thru the Water Fill Pipe, Fig . IX-9 -

If oil level is low, add clean SAE IOW-30 governor oil

1 . Attach the hose on the end of the water supply to the
thru the fill cap on the top of the governor cover . Fill with
fill pipe connection
the engine running at IDLE speed until oil level in sight
glass is at the line in the sight glass. 2 . Turn on the water supply

COOLING WATER LEVEL 3 . Pull down the spring-loaded handle on the water fill
0 valve
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w idling for at least ten minutes . This will assure all water has 4 . Hold handle down until water level is at the FULL
drained from the radiator back to the storage tank . Correct AT IDLE mark
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water level is between the FULL AT IDLE and LOW AT
5 . Slowly raise the spring-loaded handle to its normal
IDLE marks in the sight glass, Figs . IX-8 and IX-9.
vertical position

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FIG . IX-6 . STRAINER WITH BASKET REMOVED . FIG . IX-8 . COOLING WATER-LEVEL GAGE .

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FIG . IX-10. SAMPLING VALVES .

appropriate action based on the analysis. That is, change

cooling water, add treatment, find and correct exhaust leak,
etc . If treatment compound is required, add it thru the fill
pipe covered by the pressure cap, Figs . IX-8 and IX-9, in
the following manner :
FIG. IX-9 . COOLING WATER FILLS AND DRAIN .
1 . Check the water level in the sight glass with the
6 . Shut off the water supply engine idling .

2 . Do not remove the pressure cap if level is above

7 . Remove the water supply hose from the connection . FULL AT IDLE mark . Drain down till level is at
FULL AT IDLE mark .
Thru the Fill Pipe Covered by the Pressure Cap,
Figs . IX-8 and IX-9 - 3 . Pull the vent-valve handle downward and hold for
60 seconds to vent pressure from the system .
1 . Pull the vent-valve handle downward and hold for
60 seconds to vent pressure from the system 4. Remove the pressure cap and add the required
amount of treatment compound .
2 . With the vent-valve handle still held downward, 5 . Replace the pressure cap .
remove the pressure cap
6 . With engine idling, check water level is at FULL AT
3 . Add water thru the fill pipe until water level is at the IDLE mark .
FULL AT IDLE mark
LUBE-OIL ANALYSIS
4. Replace the pressure cap and allow the vent-valve
handle to return to its normal horizontal position . Take sample of lube oil from the sampling valve,
Fig. IX-10 . Have sample analyzed by laboratory and take
COOLING WATER ANALYSIS appropriate action based on the analysis . That is, change
lube oil, find and correct cause of dilution by fuel oil or
Take sample of cooling water from the sampling valve, water, find and correct cause of increase of such metals as
Fig . IX-10 . Have sample anlayzed by laboratory and take copper, iron, chromium, aluminum, etc .

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possible, the overspeed governor can be checked when

mounted on the diesel engine . The trip speed is checked in
UIL LINE TO
OVERSPEED- the locomotive in the following manner :
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governor drive, Fig. IX-11 .
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2. With engine running at Notch 8, no load speed, apply
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a pry bar to the overspeed link to override the
governor and increase engine speed. Pivot the pry bar
on the head of the clamp bolt which secures the
fuel-linkage lever attached to the bottom of the link,
and allow the pry bar to apply an upward force to the
bottom of the oil inlet boss . DO NOT APPLY
FORCE AGAINST OIL FITTING OR HOSE . A
downward pressure on the outer end of the pry bar
will thus raise the overspeed link and the governor
power piston, and will cause the fuel pump racks to
TEST POINT extend and increase engine speed . At the same time,
(CHECK the overspeed link is free to extend itself when the
PRESSURE TO
OVERSPEED overspeed governor trips.
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3 . Slowly and cautiously, raise the engine speed to 1155
10 crankshaft rpm (1738 15 tachometer drive
rpm) .
4. 1f the overspeed governor does not trip at speeds
specified in Step 3 :
FIG . IX-11 . TYPICAL OVERSPEED
GOVERNOR ARRANGEMENT . a. Remove the pry bar.
b. With the engine still in Notch 8, no load speed,
OVERSPEED GOVERNOR back out (turn counterclockwise) the overspeed
OUTPUT OIL PRESSURE governor trip-speed adjusting screw until the
governor trips.
With the engine shut down, remove the pipe plug and
install a 0-300 psi pressure gage in the test point below the 5 . Return Throttle handle to IDLE and restart the
overspeed governor, Fig. IX-11 . While cranking the engine, engine .
crack a fitting in the oil line to the overspeed-derater link to 6. Apply the pry bar, as outlined in Step 2, and slowly
bleed all air from this line . Tighten the cracked fitting and raise the engine speed. At the same time slowly turn
while cranking the engine, note the output oil pressure on the trip-speed adjusting screw inward (clockwise) .
the test gage . A pressure of 95 to 175 psi should quickly Alternate turning the adjusting screw and increasing
develop and completely compress the overspeed-derater the speed until correct trip speed is achieved .
link . After the engine is running, the output oil pressure
should be 180-220 psi. By keeping a close observation and promptly
depressing (at about IDLE speed) the overspeed
Low output oil pressure can be caused by a dirty or
governor reset button after tripping, the engine will
stuck regulating valve located in the oil inlet portion of the ordinarily recover and continue operating without the
overspeed governor or by excessively worn gears in the
need for additional cranking .
pump portion of the overspeed governor . Remove, clean
the regulating valve and reinstall it in the governor . If this CAUTION : While checking the overspeed governor
does not correct the low output oil pressure condition, trip speed, never exceed 1200 crankshaft rpm (1783
replace the overspeed governor with a new or rebuilt unit .
tachometer drive rpm) . Exceeding this speed may
OVERSPEED GOVERNOR TRIP SPEED cause serious damage to the engine and to the
auxiliary equipment mechanically driven by the
The trip speed is best checked with the overspeed engine.
governor set up on a governor test stand. When this is not

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the governor, Fig . IX-12 . The pressure bleed valve and

gage must be connected in the line between the
shutoff valve and the governor with one side of the
bleed valve open to atmosphere . 0
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until normal operating temperature has been reached .
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4 . Run the engine at Notch 8 speed . Then close the test

shutoff valve and slowly open the bleed valve . When
the oil pressure drops to the trip pressure of
45 .5-46 .5 psi :

a. The Engine Governor Relay (EGR) should

pick-up
BYPASS LINE-- b. After 19 seconds the LOW OIL PRESSURE light
on the annunciator panel will come on .
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When the oil pressure is reduced about 2 to 3 psi
below the trip setting, the engine should start to
reduce speed .

When the bleed valve is opened to further reduce the

oil pressure, the engine should further reduce speed .
FIG . IX-12 . SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM SHOWING TEST
EQUIPMENT FOR CHECKING LOW OIL When the oil pressure is reduced to about 4 psi, the
PRESSURE SHUTDOWN DEVICE . engine should shut down, and the Governor
Shutdown Hold Relay (GSDHR) should pick-up . This
will cause a light on the relay and a light on the
OVERSPEED-DEBATER LINK engine control panel to come on .
Check to ensure that air and oil supply connections are
tight, and hoses are free of leaks . 5 . Close the bleed valve and open the shutoff valve .

Check to ensure that link moves freely from its 6 . After three minutes, reset the Governor Shutdown
fully-opened to its fully-closed position, and from its Hold Relay (GSDHR).
fully-closed to its fully-opened position . This is
accomplished by starting and running the engine, and then NOTE : The lights on the engine control panel and
shutting the engine down . While running the engine note the relay should go off. If they do not go off, it
that link is fully closed by observing the top edge of the indicates that the governor has not yet reset . Wait
indicator aligned with the lower groove on the outer casing, four minutes and again reset the governor shutdown
Fig. IX-34. hold relay . If lights do not go off, and stay off,
change out the governor.
ENGINE GOVERNOR LUBE-OIL TRIP PRESSURE
7 . Operate the reset switch on the annunciator panel to
While the governor is best checked on a governor test
cause the annunciator panel light to go off.
stand, it can be checked on the locomotive in the following
manner :
8 . Restart the engine and operate at IDLE speed . Then
NOTE : The engine speed may hunt during the close the test shutoff valve and slowly open the bleed
following test . Hunting is not a reason for valve . When the trip pressure of 7-14 psi is reached,
disqualifying an engine governor. and after 45 seconds time delay, the engine speed
should decrease . When the pressure is further reduced
1 . Install a test shutoff valve, a 0-150 psi pressure gage to about 4 psi, the engine should shut down and the
and a pressure bleed valve in the engine oil supply line lights on the engine control panel and the Governor
where it connects to the low-oil pressure device on Shutdown Hold Relay (GSDHR) should come on .

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At IDLE Speed -
ENGINE GOVERNOR
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DISCHARGE Governor trips and, after 45 seconds time delay, the
WATER HEADER speed drops, and after another 19 seconds time delay,
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OR CAP BOTH OPENINGS

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030 1 PSI
Governor must shut engine down, the Governor
X Shutdown Hold Relay (GSDHR) should pick-up and
the lights on the relay and the engine control panel
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come on at 2 in . Hg which is equal to 1 psi .
LOW WATER
PRESSURE ENGINE SPEEDS
SHUTDOWN I I
DEVICE I The engine speeds are controlled by the engine control
TEST
EQUIPMENT governor and it is preferable to check and set the speeds
with the governor on a test stand . When this is not possible,
FIG . IX-13 . SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM SHOWING TEST the control governor can be checked when mounted on the
EQUIPMENT FOR CHECKING LOW WATER diesel engine . The speeds are checked, in the locomotive, in
PRESSURE SHUTDOWN DEVICE . the following manner :
1 . Install a direct-reading, accurately-calibrated
9 . Repeat Steps 5, 6 and 7, remove the test equipment tachometer . Attach it to the standard SAE
and restore the original piping . tachometer drive located on the forward side of the
governor drive, Fig . IX-11 .
ENGINE GOVERNOR WATER TRIP PRESSURE 2 . With the engine running at normal operating
temperature and at no load, advance the throttle thru
While the governor is best checked on a governor test all notches . Dwell in each notch long enough for the
stand, it can be checked on the locomotive in the following engine speed to stabilize, then read the speed on the
manner : tachometer .

NOTE : The engine speed may hunt during the NOTE : If locomotive has a standard speed schedule,
following test. Hunting is not a reason for refer to Table IX-I for correct values for engine
disqualifying an engine governor. crankshaft speeds . This table also gives equivalent
tachometer drive speeds for each throttle notch.
1 . Install a test shutoff valve, a 0-30 psi pressure gage (or Many locomotives have a special speed schedule
a mercury manometer) and a pressure bleed valve in which is identified by comparingthe values given in
the engine water pressure line where it connects to Table IX-I with those found on the locomotive
the low water pressure device on the governor, electrical schematic diagram . When a special speed
Fig . IX-13 . Also disconnect the line from the water schedule is used, use the speed values given on the
discharge header to the low-water pressure device on schematic diagram and not those given in Table IX-I.
the governor, at the device . Plug or cap each side of Be certain that the schematic diagram applies to the
this break . locomotive being checked.
2 . Follow the same procedure outlined in the Engine TABLE IX-1
Governor Lube-Oil Trip Pressure section except use STANDARD SPEED SCHEDULE
the following values of water pressure : Tachometer
Engine
Throttle Crankshaft Drive
At Notch 8 Speed - rpm rpm
Position
Governor trips, Engine Governor Relay (EGR) Idle 444-453 660-673
picks-up, speed starts to drop and, after 19 seconds, 1 444-453 660-673
the LOW WATER PRESSURE light on the 2 519-549 771-816
annunciator panel will come on at 22-29 in . of 3 606-636 900-945
mercury (in . Hg) which is equal to 11-15 psi . 4 702-710 1043-1055
5 778-808 1156-1201
Governor must shut engine down, the Governor
6 874-882 1299-1310
Shutdown Hold Relay (GSDHR) should pick-up, the
7 960-968 1426-1438
lights on the relay and the engine control panel come
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DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE -
ACROSS LUBE-OIL FILTER L MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LUBE-OIL TEMPERATURE
1 220 v
With the engine shut down, install 0-150 psi pressure z
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gages in the test points (Fig . X-2 and Fig. IX-9) in the pipes z
into, and out of, the filter. u-200 W

With the engine running in Notch 8 speed and the lube F

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oil at normal operating temperature of 200-210 F, read
pressures on both gages. Subtract the lower pressure from C7
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the higher pressure to get the differential pressure, or drop
in pressure, across the filter . With new filter elements in the 0
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filter, the differential pressure should be 5-9 psi; filter
elements should be changed when the differential pressure Q 160
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COOLERS USED IN ALL
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DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE -
TEMPERATURE OF WATER INTO OIL COOLER - -F
ACROSS LUBE-OIL COOLER

FIG . IX-14 . LUBE-OIL COOLER

With engine shut down, install 0-150 psi pressure gages in PERFORMANCE GRAPH .
the test points (Fig . X-2) in the pipes into, and out of, the
oil cooler .

With the engine running in Notch 8 speed and the lube

oil at normal operating temperature of 200-210 F, read
pressures on both gages. Subtract the lower pressure from
the higher pressure to get the differential pressure, or drop TRIP
in pressure, across the cooler . With a clean cooler, the INDICATOR
differential pressure should be 15-21 psi. LIGHT
RESET
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indicative of dirt (sludge) accumulating in the cooler, the ELECT I' I cu
preferred method of determining when a cooler should be CONNECTOR
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To determine if the Lube-oil cooler requires cleaning, the ILL

maximum stable temperature of the lube oil leaving the

engine and the cooling water entering the cooler must be
accurately measured and plotted on the graph, Fig. IX-14.
Measurements plotted should fall between the two curves ;
clean the cooler if the plotted measurements fall above the
upper, condemning limit curve.

To obtain maximum stable temperatures in the systems,

during the cooler test, the engine must be operated for a
sufficient length of time at its full horsepower rating. At no
time during the test should the temperature of the lube oil
leaving the engine be permitted to exceed 220 F.

To perform the test, install two accurate 250 F

temperature gages, one at each of the following points :
FIG . IX-15 . ENGINE CRANKCASE PRESSURE SWITCH
1 . In the lube-oil pump discharge pipe (Fig. X-2) . SHOWING CRANKCASE PRESSURE TEST POINTS .

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REF . DESCRIPTION
1 PLASTIC TEE
2 RUBBER TUBING, 3/16 IN . I .D ., 1/2 IN . LONG
3 RUBBER TUBING, 3/16 IN . I .D ., 5 IN . LONG
4 RUBBER BULB (DOUBLE ACTING)
5 RUBBER TUBING, 3/16 IN . I .D ., 18 IN . LONG
6 MANOMETER 12 IN .
FIG . IX-17 . CHECKING CRANKCASE PRESSURE
SWITCH WITH TEST KIT, PART 147X1995 .
FIG . IX-16 . SLACK TUBE MANOMETER TEST KIT,
PART 147X1475 .
CRANKCASE PRESSURE SWITCH
2 . In the lower right corner of the left-side water tank
where the standard temperature gage is normally Mechanical Check
installed (Fig . X-4) .

Using the test kit shown in Fig . IX-16 or Fig . IX-17,

CRANKCASE PRESSURE check the tripping pressure of the switch . This should be
Connect one side of a slack tube manometer, Part plus 1 .9 to 2 .1 in . of water .
147X1475, to the crankcase . Two convenient connection
points are shown in Fig. IX-15 . Engines will have one 1 . With the engine shut down, hang the manometer or
connection point or the other while some will have both the differential pressure gage in a convenient place
points . close to the pressure switch .

With the engine running, measure the difference in water

2 . Firmly push in on the reset button to be sure the
levels in the two vertical legs of the manometer, Fig. IX-16.
switch is in the RESET, or normal-operating,
This difference in levels, expressed as "inches of water" or
position .
as "in . H2O" is the crankcase pressure . Normal crankcase
pressure is slightly negative in . H2O to very slightly positive
3 . When using test kit, Part 147X1475, hold the short
in . H2O .
piece of rubber tubing tightly against the vent hole in
NOTE : When the crankcase pressure exceeds _plus the control plate, Fig. IX-15 . Then slowly work the
1 .9 to 2 .1 in . H2O, the Crankcase Overpressure switch rubber bulb to draw air from the upper side of the
(COP) should trip and shut down the engine . diaphragm .

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FIG . IX-18. INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF

SWITCH-SHOWN IN RESET POSITION .

4. When using test kit, Part 147X1995, squeeze the an

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bottle, then insert the plastic tip into the vent hole in N
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bottle to expand and, in so doing, draw air from the
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upper side of the diaphragm.
5 . Observe the indication on the manometer or the
differential pressure gage when the switch begins to NOTE : ON EXPORT LOCOMOTIVES,
trip . THE SWITCH SYMBOL IS "CPS";
THE LIGHT SYMBOL IS "COP".
6 . If indication is outside the correct tripping limits, REFER TO THE SPECIFIC LOCO-
replace the switch with a new or rebuilt switch . MOTIVE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
FOR ACTUAL CONNECTIONS.

Electrical Check

Disconnect the receptacle from the plug connector at the FIG . IX-19. TYPICAL LOCOMOTIVE SCHEMATIC
switch, so the pins in the plug connector are made DIAGRAM (PARTIAL) SHOWING CRANKCASE
accessible . Position the switch in both the RESET, or PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTIONS .
normal-operating, and TRIPPED positions . Using a test
light or ohmmeter, check the internal circuitry of the
switch. Refer to Figs . IX-18, IX-19 and Table IX-II. The
switch can be tripped by drawing a slight vacuum at the
vent hole (Fig . IX-15) ; it is reset by firmly depressing the
reset button (Fig . IX-15) .

TABLE IX-II, CONTINUITY CHECK

Circuit Condition With

Switch In Position :
Pins RESET TRIPPED o)
D-A Closed Open
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CYLINDER INLET PORTS
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Remove clamp rings, manifold tubes, manifold bodies
and heads, Fig. IX-20, to expose the cylinder inlet ports,
Fig. IX-21 . Note the degree of carbon build-up on all visible FIG. IX-20. ENGINE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD .

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FIG. IX-22. CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END-PLAY .

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rear left side of the main frame . Thru the opening in the
c7 surfaces of cylinder jacket, cylinder head and inlet valves . If main frame, Fig . IX-24, and while barring-over the engine,
carbon build-up exceeds 1/8 in . on any surface, clean the visually inspect all gear teeth for excessive wear, broken
inlet ports of all cylinders in the engine using the teeth and overheating (discoloration) .
walnut-shell cleaner, Part 147X1589 .
PUMP DRIVE GEAR COUPLING
CRANKSHAFT END-PLAY
Remove the lube-oil fill (Fig . IX-3) from the left side of
With the engine shut down and crankcase inspection the forward-end cover . Thru the opening in the cover,
cover(s) removed, set up a magnetic base dial indicator, Part Fig . IX-25, apply a pry bar and gently rotate the gear on its
147X1229 . Attach the magnetic base to the main frame hub 1/32 to 1/ 16 in . When the force on the pry bar is
and position the indicator needle against the face of one of removed, the gear will quickly return to its original position
the counterweights . With a pry bar, move the crankshaft to if the rubber-bonded coupling is intact . A second, and
its extreme forward and rear positions . Note the total better check, requires a flashlight and mirror . Work thru the
movement of the dial indicator which is the crankshaft opening, Fig . IX-26, in the forward-end cover and view the
end-play or thrust clearance . If total clearance exceeds
0 .030 in ., renew thrust collars .

NOTE : Crankshaft end-play is most easily done

immediately after shutting the engine down .

GEAR TRAINS

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X inspect all gear teeth for excessive wear, broken teeth and
c7 overheating (discoloration) .

NOTE : While Tube-oil fill is removed, check the

pump drive gear rubber-bonded coupling. See Pump
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FIG . IX-25 . CHECKING INTEGRITY OF

RUBBER-BONDED COUPLING WITH
A PRY BAR .

fuel linkage lever. With hand pressure applied to the fuel

linkage lever, Fig. IX-31, rotate the short lay shaft which
will operate the fuel linkage to all fuel injection pumps.
Rotate lay shaft until full rack travel is achieved, then
reverse the rotation until rack stop pins contact the faces of
the calibration screws .

If fuel linkage cannot be moved thru its complete travel

FIG . IX-24 . CHECKING REAR GEAR TRAIN . as outlined above, disconnect parts of the linkage, as
required, until the source of the bindage is found and
corrected.
rear surfaces of the gear and hub, Fig. IX-27 . If
rubber-bonded coupling is intact (has not sheared), at least
one set of match-mark numbers, Fig. IX-28, will be aligned.
Misaligned numbers indicate a sheared coupling which must
be replaced .

FUEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT

With the engine idling, "pop" test each injector nozzle co

by pulling out the fuel linkage shaft, Fig. IX-29, so as to N
increase the injection-pump rack setting 2 or 3 mm, N
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Fig. IX-30 . The resulting "high-pitch" explosion qualifies
the pump and nozzle as satisfactory ; a "low-pitch" N
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explosion indicates a faulty pump and/or nozzle . This test
also quickly identifies "stuck" pumps.

FUEL LINKAGE

With the engine shut down, remove the clevis pin that FIG . IX-26 . CHECKING PUMP DRIVE GEAR
connects the bottom of the overspeed-derater link to the MATCH MARK NUMBERS .

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LEAKS
FIG . IX-27. CHECKING PUMP DRIVE GEAR
MATCH MARK NUMBERS .
With engine idling, inspect the engine externally for
After fuel linkage has been moved thru its complete system leaks . Lube-oil and fuel-oil leaks will be evident by
travel, check each fuel injection pump by pulling out the oily films or flow patterns . Cooling-water leaks will be
rack (Fig . IX-29) and allowing the spring to return it to the evident by discoloration due to the water treatment .
00 zero mm position . Note that no control rack stays stuck in Exhaust-gas leaks cause discolored or peeled paint or leave a
co carbon film adjacent to the leak .
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(FRAME) SIDE OF HUB AND GEAR . DURING "POP" TEST .

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EXHAUST GAS

With engine idling, observe the color of the exhaust gas.

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turbocharger bearings and/or seals . A white cast indicates
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defective top liner seal in a cylinder assembly . The white
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cast could also be a temporary condition due to the engine
running cold .

ADJUSTMENTS

FUEL PUMP RACK SETTING

General

The following instructions cover the fuel pump rack

settings for eight, twelve, and sixteen-cylinder engines . The
settings given in Table IX-III are for eighth notch, full load
(0 .344 in . governor power piston gap) and for IDLE (31/32
to 1-1/32 in . power piston gap) .

FIG . IX-31 . MANUALLY MOVING FUEL LINKAGE . The settings given in the table will give the approximate
horsepower expected from the engine ; the precise
NOISES horsepower output can only be achieved by load testing the
engine and by fine adjustment of the control racks as
With engine idling, listen for excessive or unusual noises required .
at each cylinder and at the exhaust stack . In addition to
detecting such faults as excessive valve tappet clearance Fuel Header Pressure
(clicking noise) or a defective exhaust valve (a
louder-than-normal, periodic noise out the stack), this type The rack setting values given in Table IX-III are for
of inspection may also identify other engine defects, such locomotives whose fuel header pressure is set at 39-41 psi at
as a pounding (excessive clearance) bearing . IDLE engine speed .

TABLE IX-111
Rack Settings (mm)
Loco- Notch 8 Notch 8 Recommended Engine Hot,
motive Horsepower Engine Tachometer Injection Fuel Lever N8 Speed, Idle Speed,
Engine Appli- to Generator Speed Speed Pump and Length Full Load, 31/32 to 1-1/32
Type cation for Traction* (rpm) (rpm) Size** (in.) 0 .344 in . Gap in . Gapo

FDL8 B18-7 1800 1045-1057 1553-1568 Large 132X1318 24,25-24,75 5,50-6,00

(3 .250)
FDL12 B23-7 2250 1045-1057 1553-1568 Large 132X1106-4 19,50-20,00
C23-7 (2 .375)
FDL12 B28-7 2750 1045-1057 1553-1568 Large 132X1317 22,5-23,0
C28-7 (2 .968)
FDL16 B30-7 3000 1045-1057 1553-1568 Large 132X1251-1 19,50-20,00
C30-7 (2 .484)
FDL16 B36-7 3600 1045-1057 1553-1568 Large 132X1276-1 22,25-22,75 5,50-6,00
C36-7 (2.843)

*Shown on the locomotive nameplate.

**A large pump is identified as a Part 132X1254-1 (Bendix) or Part 132X1343 (Bosch) pump .
NOTE: Experience shows that in many cases the rack readings on an engine, hot and running at full load, will average 0,5 mm
higher than for the same engine cold and shut down .
When the engine is running at IDLE speed, power-piston gap will vary due to variance in locomotive auxiliary loads.

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NOTE : The header pressure at full speed and full
load will be lower than the pressure at IDLE. This
lower pressure varies with the engine horsepower
output, and with the condition of the fuel strainer,
fuel filter and fuel transfer pump .

Reading Rack Setting

To correctly read a rack setting, always observe the FIG . IX-33 . GOVERNOR DRIVE MOUNTED
control rack at a right angle to the direction of rack ON ENGINE .
movement . Observing from an oblique angle will give an
erroneous reading . The rack reading is obtained by sighting In general, the governor power piston and the fuel
linkage first must be set up to simulate a Notch 8, full-load
across the face of the calibration-screw head toward the
etched indications (in millimeters) on the control rack, condition, after which each individual pump rack is
Fig . IX-32 . adjusted to the correct millimeter setting .

Check and adjust racks using the following procedure :

Adjusting Fuel Pump Racks
1 . Set up the governor power piston and fuel linkage as
The racks of all fuel-injection pumps on an engine must follows :
be set to match the governor power piston gap and must be
a. Install the overspeed link compressor, Part
identical within the limits specified in Table IX-III . This is
147X1580, on the side of the governor drive gear
best accomplished with the engine shut down and one of
unit, Fig . IX-34 .
the following safeguards used to prevent cranking the
engine during the adjustment procedure : b. Turn compressor screw up to apply a force
against the bottom of the overspeed-derater link
1 . Block the starting contactors OPEN . to compress the link and raise the power piston .
Raise the piston until the 0 .344-in . gap gage, Part
2 . Disconnect the electrical connector from the governor 147X1296, is firmly clamped and the
drive, Fig . IX-33 . overspeed-derater link is fully compressed . This
will be evident when the top edge of the
3 . Remove the barring-over cover from the governor indicator is aligned with the lower groove on the
drive, Fig . IX-33 . outer casing .

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correct reading for the engine SHUTDOWN
condition.

WARNING : Under no condition should the engine

be started with the overspeed link compressor still in
place . This could result in destruction of the engine
and injury to personnel in the vicinity .
FIG . IX-34 . OVERSPEED-DE RATER LINK WITH
ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND RACK-SETTING
TOOLS APPLIED . B. If pumps are operated by a round knurled nut
type adjustable link, Fig. IX-36:
NOTE : To avoid the physical effort required to
compress the link, remove the oil inlet hose from the
link and supply compressed air or hydraulic fluid
(max . 200 psi pressure) to the oil inlet fitting.

2. Check the Notch eight (N8) full load setting of all

pump racks. Those racks with settings different from
the values shown in Table IX-111 must be reset using
one of the following methods :

A. If pumps are operated by a nut and locknut type

adjustable link, Fig. IX-35 :

a. Using two wrenches, hold the adjusting nut a)

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and tighten the locknut.
FIG . IX-36 . FUEL PUMP RACK ADJUSTMENT-
d. Repeat Steps a, b and c in Item A above for ROUND, KNURLED NUT-TYPE
all pumps needing adjustment . ADJUSTABLE LINK .

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to lengthen or shorten the link so the rack
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c. Tighten the lock screw using a 9/64-in . hex
REF . DESCRIPTION
key wrench .
1 INJECTION PUMP
d. Follow the same instructions given under 2 PLUG CLAMP BAR
Steps d and e in Item A above . 3 TIMING WINDOW
4 SCRIBE LINES
5 PLUNGER FOLLOWER
Fuel Linkage 6 TIMING WINDOW PLUG

The fuel linkage assemblies used on GE engines are, in FIG . IX-38 . CORRECTLY TIMED BENDIX PUMP OR
general, quite similar and differ only in the following BOSCH PUMP WITH SHORT PLUNGER FOLLOWER .
manner :
applied prior to early 1978 have a short plunger follower .
1 . Quantities of parts (vary with number of cylinders) Any of these pumps is correctly timed when the top of the
2 . Length of fuel lever, Fig. IX-37 . plunger follower is aligned with the scribed lines in the
The fuel lever must be of such length that it will produce pump timing window, Fig . IX-38 .
BOTH the maximum-horsepower control-rack value and the Beginning in early 1978, Bosch pumps use a long plunger
idle-speed control-rack value while the governor power follower . A pump of this type is correctly timed when the
piston moves thru its uniform length of travel ; that is, from scribed line on the side of the plunger follower aligns with
the IDLE position when the power-piston gap is 31/32 in . the scribed lines in the timing window, Fig .,IX-39 .
t o 1-1/32 in . t o the FULL SPEED, FULL POWER position It should be noted that the plunger follower in the later
when the gap is 11/32 (0 .344) in. Bosch design will be visible even when the plunger follower
Table IX-III gives the part number and center-to-center is at its lowest position . This is not true of the other style
length for the fuel lever recommended for each locomotive of pump .
application . Pump Timing

FUEL PUMP TIMING When timing the fuel injection pumps, it is necessary to
refer to the following indicating marks :
Pump Variations
1 . The scribed lines at the pump timing windows,
Several types of fuel injection pumps are in use on GE Figs . IX-38 and IX-39 . These lines are visible after the
engines . There is, however, only one major difference with timing covers on the front of the pumps are
respect to timing . All Bendix pumps and all Bosch pumps unclamped and removed .

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2 . The degree marks on the forward side of the camshaft

gear, Fig. IX-40 . These marks are visible after
removing the cover on the forward side of the
governor drive, Fig. IX-41 .

To adjust the timing it is necessary to remove the covers

which seal the pump tappet rod compartment, Fig. IX-42. W
These covers are located on the lower front face of each a
cylinder . X
The engine is barred-over by rotating the barring-over O
gear in the governor drive. This gear is made accessible by FIG . IX-41 . ASSEMBLED GOVERNOR DRIVE,
FORWARD SIDE .
removing the cover from the forward side of the governor

drive, Fig. IX-41 . After moving the gear inward into

TIMING engagement with the camshaft gear, apply either a ratchet
MARKS (or. wrench with a 1-in . square drive, Fig. IX-43, or an
CAMSHAFT
!~f AR) air-operated wrench, Fig. IX-44.

CAUTION : The use of an impact wrench is not

recommended for this operation, since internal
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FIG . IX-40 . GOVERNOR DRIVE WITH severe damage to the pump .
COVERS REMOVED .

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used as an example and is a good starting point to use when FIG . IX-44 . BARRING-OVER ENGINE USING THE
all engine pumps are to be timed. PNEUTORQUE AIR WRENCH .

NOTE : Tappet settings on inlet and exhaust valves 2 . Remove the cylinder-head covers and the plugs from
of a cylinder can be checked and, if necessary, the fuel-pump timing windows.
readjusted while the fuel pump on the cylinder is
being timed. 3 . Remove the covers which seal the pump tappet-rod
compartment near the bottom of each cylinder,
1 . Back off the compression-release plugs one full turn
Fig. IX-42.
on all cylinders.
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5. Assure all valves are closed on the 1-R cylinder
(compression stroke). If the valves are closed, a small
amount of free movement will be noted by manually
moving the rocker arms . Another check is to observe
the radial position of the fuel and valve cams for the
particular cylinder . If the cylinder is on its
compression stroke, the valve crosshead rollers will be
off the lobe and on the base circle of the cam . The
fuel crosshead roller will be rising on the lobe of its
cam.

NOTE: while this operation is not mandatory, it is

recommended since it assures the integrity of the
camshaft assemblies and the engine firing order.

6. Adjust the fuel-pump tappet nut on the 1-R cylinder

FIG . IX-43 . BARRING-OVER ENGINE USING A 1-IN . until the top edge of the plunger follower is exactly
RATCHET WRENCH . aligned with the scribed marks on the sides of the

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9 . Proceed to the next cylinder in the firing order, and

repeat until all have been timed . Be sure each tappet
nut is locked before leaving it .
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TIME FUEL " URAPS AND VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE

SET VALVE LASH
DEGREES DEGREES NOTE : This operation is most efficiently
accomplished if it is done in conjunction with
226 .5 fuel pump timing . See Fuel Pump Timing section .
2
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1 . Properly position the piston in the cylinder . Remove
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the timing-window cover and the barring-over cover
from the governor drive, Fig. IX-41 . Move the
41A219633 P1 132%1401 barring-over gear inward into engagement with the
camshaft gear, then apply either a 1-in . ratchet
wrench, Fig . IX-43, or an air-operated wrench,
Fig . IX-44, to the barring-over gear . Bar-over the
engine to rotate the camshaft until the correct timing
(degree) mark for the cylinder being worked on, as
specified on the timing nameplate, Fig. IX-45, is
exactly aligned with the pointer, Fig . IX-40 . Check
that both inlet and exhaust valves are closed,
indicating that the piston is on the compression
stroke .

2 . Using standard tools, Fig . IX-46, or the special tool,

FIG . IX-45. TIMING NAMEPLATES FOR 8,12 AND Fig . IX-47, loosen the tappet locknut and adjust the
16-CYLINDER ENGINES. tappet screw to give the following valve tappet
clearances :
fuel-pump timing window, Fig . IX-38, or the scribed
line on the long plunger follower is aligned with the
Inlet Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .018 to 0 .020 in .
scribed lines on the sides of the timing window,
Exhaust Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.028 to 0 .030 in .
Fig . IX-39 .

Tighten all locknus with 50-551b .-ft . of torque and

7 . Lock the tappet nut securely and recheck the
recheck the clearance . Bar-over the engine to the next
alignment of the pump timing marks .
cylinder (in the firing order) and adjust the tappet
clearances . Continue this procedure until all valve
CAUTION : Use two wrenches, when tightening : tappets have been properly adjusted .
1-1116 in. on the umbrella locknut, and 15116 in . on
the tappet nut. Failure to do so will cause
overtorquing against the guide pin of the tappet rod. LUBE-OIL RELIEF VALVE
This will distort or damage the bronze tappet guide .
With engine shut down, install a 0-180 psi pressure gage
8 . Refer to the timing nameplate, Fig . IX-45, and in one of the test points in the oil piping between the
following the timing order given on the nameplate, lube-oil pump and the oil cooler . Refer to Fig . X-2 .
bar the engine to the degree value for timing the 1-L
fuel pump . Time the 1-L pump by performing With the engine running and with cold lube oil, advance
Steps 5, 6 and 7 above . the Throttle as required and note the maximum pressure

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USING STANDARD TOOLS .

gage indication which is the relief valve setting. This should

be 135 to 140 psi .
FIG . IX-48 . LUBE-OIL RELIEF VALVE,
To adjust the relief valve, Fig . IX-48 : CUTAWAY VIEW .

1 . Remove the hood from the valve . 4 . After achieving the correct operating pressure, as
indicated on the pressure gage, lock the pressure
; 2 . Loosen the pressure screw locknut . screw with the locknut and replace the hood .
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a operating pressure ; turn the pressure screw out gage .
X (counterclockwise) to lower the operating pressure .
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1 . Install a calibrated 100 psi pressure gage in one of the

test ports, Fig. IX-49 .

2 . Cap off the fuel header after it leaves the last

injection pump. Refer to Fig. X-1 .

3 . Start the fuel transfer pump and observe the test

pressure gage which should indicate 74 to 76 psi .
Battery voltage during this test should be
approximately 64 volts .

CAUTION : DO NOT START OR RUN THE

FIG . IX-47 . ADJUSTING VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE ENGINE FOR THIS TEST.
USING SPECIAL TOOL, PART 147X1042 .

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3 . Loosen the adjustment locknut. Adjust the screw to

set the pressure . Turn the screw IN to raise the
pressure or OUT to lower the pressure .

4. Tighten the adjustment locknut. Check the gage

reading.

5 . Stop the engine and fuel transfer pump, remove the

test gage and replace the pipe plug .

REPLACEMENTS

FUEL-OIL FILTER

The fuel filter assembly consists of a steel can housing a

filter element. It is connected to the fuel transfer pump
discharge opening.

A gradual drop in fuel flow and header pressure indicates

the fuel strainer or fuel filter has become restricted and
should be either cleaned or replaced, respectively .

I . Shut down engine and fuel transfer pump .

TEST PORT 2. Partially open filter cover then open spring-loaded

3/8 IN . NPT valve beneath filter tank . Hold open for one minute .
Fuel in the filter case will drain back to the main
FIG . IX-49 . FUEL-OIL RELIEF AND tank .
REGULATING VALVE .

3 . Remove filter cover. Remove and discard used filter

4. To correct the valve setting, loosen the adjustment
element.
locknut, and turn the adjusting screw IN to raise the
pressure . Turn the screw OUT to lower the pressure .
4 . Flush filter tank with clean fuel oil. Again hold the
drain valve open until tank is empty . Blow dry with
5 . Tighten the locknut . Check the gage reading and stop
shop air .
the fuel transfer pump .
WARNING : Personal injury may result if proper
6. Remove the test gage and restore the piping to
eye protection is not worn when blowing with
normal .
compressed air.

FUEL-OIL REGULATING VALVE 5 . Wipe a small amount of clean lube oil on the O-ring in
the end of a new GE Part 132X1250 fuel filter
1 . Install a calibrated 100 psi pressure gage in a test port, element. Install the element .
Fig. IX-49 .
6. Close and seal the lid of the filter housing, applying
NOTE : Be sure the fuel strainer element has been new O-ring cover gasket if necessary. Make sure drain
cleaned and a new element has been installed in the valve is fully closed .
filter housing.
7. Start the fuel transfer pump . When fuel pressure gage
2. Start the fuel transfer pump and engine . With the reads approximately 40 psi, start the engine .
engine operating at idle speed, read the pressure
indicated on the test gage . It should read 8. Inspect entire fuel system for any leaks and make
approximately 38 to 42 psi. corrections as necessary .

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diesel fuel). Do not use chlorinated hydrocarbons or a

caustic solution . Discard if the rubber seal or mesh is
damaged .
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and Government safety regulations.
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4. Flush out the strainer housing with clean fuel oil and
blow it dry with clean air.

5. Inspect the cover O-ring and the rubber grommet of

the fine-mesh type strainer . If either item is damaged,
install a new one .
FIG . IX-50 . TYPICAL FUEL DRAIN
VALVE ARRANGEMENT . 6. Replace the cleaned element .

FUEL-OIL STRAINER 7 . Replace the drain plug if of that type . Fill the strainer
shell with clean fuel oil .
Whenever a fuel-oil filter is replaced, the fuel-oil strainer
8 . Replace the strainer cover and tighten the cover wing
should be inspected and cleaned. Beginning in 1978, some
nuts evenly and carefully. If sump type, reassemble
strainers having a coarser mesh strainer element were
the shell to the top cover.
installed in the fuel system . This was done to keep the
strainer from waxing up during cold weather operation. It LUBE-OIL FILTER ELEMENTS
can be regarded as a "throwaway" part . It may, of course,
be cleaned if desired . The element will fit either Lube-oil filter elements must be replaced periodically on
bottom-opening or top-opening strainer housings . a planned schedule or if the pressure drop across the filter is
too high a value. Water in the lube-oil system will
permanently affect the performance of filter elements .
Thus if a leaking lube-oil cooler or engine cylinder is
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1 . Remove the vent plug, Fig. IX-54, and open the filter
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FIG . IX-51 . TYPES OF STRAINER ELEMENTS .

Cleaning Elements

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remove the strainer element. If" it is a sump-type FLFMFNT
strainer, remove two bolts, remove sump and drain it .

3 . Flush the element in a cleaning solution and blow dry

with clean air. If the element is a coarse screen type, FIG . IX-52 . DETAILS OF SUMP-TYPE STRAINER AND
flush it only with a petroleum solvent (kerosene, FINE-MESH ELEMENT .

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FIG . IX-53 . CUTAWAY OF COARSE-MESH ELEMENT. 0
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4 . Remove the wing nuts and element holddown plates .
Inspect the elements for metal particles before 7 . Install the element holddown plates and tighten the
discarding . wing nuts HAND-TIGHT ONLY . Be sure all elements
are properly seated and clamped .

8 . Inspect the filter cover gasket for damage and replace

if necessary . Close the filter cover and tighten the
clamping bolts evenly .

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Removal

1 . Remove the cylinder-head cover .

2 . Clean the high-pressure line with a stiff-bristle brush

and fuel oil before disconnecting .

3 . Remove the high-pressure line between the pump and

nozzle . Cover all openings with threaded or plastic
caps .

4 . Remove the two nuts which secure the nozzle clamp.

5 . Remove the fuel injector nozzle from the cylinder

head . Use the knocker, Part 147X1856, to facilitate
FIG . IX-54 . LUBE-OIL FILTER . removal, Fig . IX-57 .

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LUBE OIL RELIEF VALVE WATER PUMP BLOWDOWN PIPE PLUG

VENT, I

OIL DRAIN LINE

VALVE (Z) CRANKCASE DRAIN

FILTER HOUSING

VALVE FILTER AND COOLER DRAIN

OIL COOLER

FIG . IX-56 . LUBE-OIL PIPING DIAGRAM .

a. Use a 1-in . diameter cup wire brush (0 .020-in .

CAUTION : Handle the fuel injector nozzle with diameter wire) on a 15-in. extension, driven by a
care and take measures to prevent dirt from entering portable power drill.
the nozzle. DO NOT BUMP THE TIP. Place
protective plastic caps or plugs over connections and b. The entire length of the recess should be cleaned,
put a protective cover over the tip end. RETURN but the seat is of particular importance .
INJECTORS FOR REPAIR PROTECTED IN THE
SAME MANNER AS NEW NOZZLES ARE c. If it is necessary to clean the recess with the
RECEIVED. cylinder on the engine, be sure the valves are
closed and the cylinder-head cover is in place .

Installation d. Apply air pressure through the compression-

release hole to blow dirt up through the recess,
I . If difficulty is encountered in removing a fuel injector instead of allowing it to fall down on the face fit
nozzle from the cylinder, the nozzle recess in the and into the cylinder .
cylinder head is probably encumbered with carbon,
scale, etc. This must be cleaned before installing a 2. Place a new copper gasket on the small end of the
new nozzle . This may be done in the following nozzle . A small amount of grease can be used to hold
manner : the gasket in place .

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LINE NUTS.

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Removal (Fig . IX-59) X

1 . Remove the cylinder-head cover.

2 . Remove the fulcrum nut, then remove the adjustable

FIG . IX-57. KNOCKER USED TO REMOVE INJECTOR link which connects the pump rack to the bellcrank .
FROM CYLINDER .

3 . Insert the small end of the nozzle into the recessed 3 . Clean the high-pressure line with a stiff-bristle brush
port. Orient the fuel drain, and place the clamp over and fuel oil before disconnecting .
the nozzle and studs.

4. Apply self-locking nuts and tighten them to 4. Remove the high-pressure line between the pump and
30-35 lb.-ft . of torque . injector . Cover all openings with threaded or plastic
caps.

CAUTION : Proper tightening of the nozzle clamp 5 . Disconnect the tee connection between the fuel
nuts is important. If they are not tight enough, the header lines and the pump at the pump. Cover the tee
exhaust gases will cause a carbon build-up between connection after the fuel has drained from the header .
the fuel injector nozzle and recess, causing the nozzle Apply a plastic plug to the inlet connection of the
to be bound in place. If the clamp nuts are tightened pump.
excessively, parts of the nozzle assembly will become
distorted, causing the nozzle valve to leak . Excessive
tightening of these nuts can also cause cracks to
develop between the nozzle recess and valve-seat CAUTION : Be careful not to damage the pump
control rack while loosening the mounting bolts.
bores of the cylinder head and, in extreme cases, can
result in unseating of the exhaust and inlet valves .

5 . Remove the protective caps from the ends of the 6 . Remove the mounting bolts at the base of the pump,
high-pressure line and from the pump and nozzle using special wrenches, GE Part 147X2021 and
connections . Apply the high-pressure line, and tighten 147X1497-2, Fig. IX-60 . Lift the pump from the
the nuts with 140-150 lb.-ft. of torque . Assure no dirt engine. Cover the area where the pump was removed
gets into the connection. Check for leaks at these to prevent foreign matter from entering the engine
points when the engine is started . (unless the spare pump is installed immediately).

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X 147X2021 and 147X1497-2, Fig. IX-60 .

2 . Torque the 1-5/16 in . hex . adapter fitting to

90-1001b .-ft . Connect the tube from the fuel header
to the adapter fitting . Replace the damaged ferrule as
required . Torque the 1-in . hex . nut to 40-451b .-ft .
REF. DESCRIPTION
Nuts on each end of the fuel jumper hoses should be
1 CYLINDER-HEAD COVER
torqued to 30-35 lb .-ft . DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN .
2 FUEL INJECTOR
3 FUEL-INJECTOR CLAMP
4 COVER CLAMP
5 COMPRESSION RELEASE
6 FUEL HEADER LINE
7 TEE CONNECTION
8 ADJUSTABLE LINK
9 FULCRUM NUT
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CAUTION : Before installing pumps on the engine, ADJUSTING NUT
115/16 IN . HEX .)
shorten the tappet-rod length. Remove the cover at :111 " 1
the bottom of the cylinder, Fig . IX-61 . Loosen the 'ABREEEA
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locknut and tappet nut, using two open-end 1 1116 IN . HEX .)
wrenches, 15116 and 1-1116 in . Turn the tappet
adjusting nut four or five full turns clockwise .
Excessive tappet-rod travel can damage the pump and
tappet-rod assembly .

NOTE: When installing a pump, be careful that no

dirt or foreign matter enters the fuel-oil lines,
connections, or the engine . Keep the plugs or seals in FIG . IX-61 . FUEL INJECTION PUMP TAPPET
place until the connections are to be made. ROD ARRANGEMENT.

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3 . Connect the high-pressure line between the pump and 5 . Mount a suitable lifting hoist over the pump, and
injector . Tighten both nuts with 140-1501b .-ft . of attach it to the pump lifting eyebolt .
torque, using the special wrench, GE Part
147X1595-1, Fig . IX-58 . 6 . Remove the pump mounting bolts, install the jack
bolts in threaded holes in the flange, and evenly jack
4 . Install the adjustable link between the pump rack and the pump from its rabbet fit .
the bellcrank . Secure with the fulcrum nut torqued to
30-351b .-ft . Installation

5 . Check the pump rack setting and adjust if required . NOTE : If the gear is being replaced, thoroughly
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS section . clean the tapered fits. Make sure the large flat washer
between the drive gear nut and the drive gear is
6 . Check the pump timing . Refer to ADJUSTMENTS assembled with the chamfer toward the gear. Torque
section . the nut to 200-220 lb . ft . and install a new cotter pin .

7 . Replace the cylinder-head cover . 1 . Install the pump, using a new gasket . Properly align
the drive-gear teeth and the pump register fit . Install
WATER PUMP the bolts finger-tight .

CAUTION : Care must be taken to insure the pipe

flange alignment is correct; otherwise, the pump
casing may be distorted and broken .

2 . Assemble the cast discharge pipe, using new gaskets .

Assemble discharge elbow and pump mounting bolts
finger-tight first ; then snug all bolts lightly, and
finally tighten securely .

3 . Reassemble the inlet pipe using new gaskets .

4 . Before barring-over the engine, fill the water system

to the proper level and add treatment . am
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short period of operation, the water seal should
become seated, thus stopping all leakage.
FIG . IX-62 . WATER PUMP.

Removal LUBRICATING-OIL PUMP

1 . Drain the lube oil from the forward-end cover . See Removal
Section X, LUBRICATING-OIL SYSTEM .
1 . Drain the oil from the crankcase, the forward-end
2 . Drain the water system . See Section X, COOLING cover, the oil cooler and the filter . See Section X,
WATER SYSTEM . LUBRICATING-OIL SYSTEM .

3 . Remove the pipe flange bolts, loosen the inlet pipe 2 . Disconnect the discharge pipe at the pump .
Dresser coupling, and slide the coupling on the pipe
to clear the joint. 3 . Install a 3/4 in .-10 lifting eyebolt into the pump
casing and attach a crane hook to support the pump
4 . Remove the pump inlet and discharge pipes . weight . Lift and remove the pump from the engine .

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